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Supreme Court weighs whether Big Oil can be sued over climate change
Original: Supreme Court grapples with case on holding Big Oil liable for climate change
The US Supreme Court is hearing arguments in a case that could determine whether major oil companies can be held liable in state courts for their role in climate change. The dispute centers on procedural questions about where climate-related lawsuits against fossil fuel companies should be heard. Environmental advocates and industry groups are watching closely, as the outcome could shape dozens of pending lawsuits seeking damages from oil giants.
Why now: The Supreme Court's decision could reshape the legal landscape for climate liability lawsuits against fossil fuel companies.
US Supreme CourtBig Oilfossil fuel industryWashington DC
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- Supreme Court grapples with case on holding Big Oil liable for climate change · The Washington Post
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